There is nothing like opening the windows and letting in fresh air and having a top-to-bottom clean house especially after a long winter. Instead of Spring cleaning being a terrible chore, it can be fun for you and your kids with these easy tips.

Music Motivator – put on your kids favorite music to get them moving. Time passes a bit more quickly when music is involved.

Mayor for a Day – divide the rooms of the house among your kids and let them be “mayor” of that room. They are in charge of making sure that room is in top shape. You can even give them a top hat to wear as they play the role of mayor.

Special Prize – whoever does the best job cleaning gets to pick out what is for dinner either that night or a night that week.

Scavenger Hunt – go to the Dollar Store and pick out a few little gifts. Hide them in the rooms the children are cleaning so that they will find them as they clean.

Chart It – have a chart with each child’s name. As they complete a chore, they get a sticker next to their name. Whoever has the most stickers by the end of spring cleaning gets to pick out a movie to watch that night or whatever night is convenient.

Spring cleaning can also be a chemical-free experience! We love these sites for easy-to-make green, homemade cleaning products!